Crime & Safety

Sexual Assault Attempt Results in 4-Year Prison Sentence

A New London man pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault after he broke into a neighboring woman's home.

In January 2015, 33-year-old Luis M. Rosario of New London broke his way into the home of a neighbor after she had gone to the mailbox.

According to The Day, Rosario began to sexually assault the victim. She was able to escape her Jefferson Avenue residence and run to a neighboring cafe for assistance.

Rosario pleaded guilty in court and will serve a four-year sentence, with 10 years of special parole following the sentence.

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